CrownKeepers is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining a thriving arts and creative culture in Charlotte, North Carolina. To that end, our mission is to empower Black artists by providing resources, visibility, and opportunities that amplify their voices and artistic impact. Through authentic community engagement, advocacy, and collaboration, we bridge the gap between art and social change, ensuring that creativity remains a powerful force for empowerment, equity, and cultural enrichment.
Since 2015, CrownKeepers has been an authentic and trusted force in Charlotte’s creative community, providing resources and opportunities to artists, creatives, and creative entrepreneurs. What sets our leadership team apart is that we are not just advocates for the arts—we are artists and creative entrepreneurs ourselves. We intimately understand the journey, the challenges, and the triumphs that come with pursuing a creative life, and this lived experience allows us to lead with empathy, authenticity, and purpose.
Our team has spent years in the trenches, actively building, sustaining, and contributing to the creative ecosystem. We have forged relationships with artists, community leaders, and cultural institutions, positioning us as a bridge between the creative sector and larger opportunities for growth and sustainability. Through our hands-on approach, we have cultivated trust within the community—trust that has been earned through consistent action, unwavering commitment, and a deep understanding of the transformative power of art.
Beyond our personal experiences as doers and makers, we bring strategic expertise in arts programming, community engagement, and resource development. We recognize that creativity is a driving force for economic empowerment and cultural preservation, and we are committed to ensuring that Black artists and creatives have the tools, support, and visibility they need to thrive.
CrownKeepers is not just an organization—it is a movement led by those who have walked the path and are dedicated to paving a more sustainable future for the creative community.We drive this mission by providing art and trade-based creative opportunities and outlets, supporting all-level artists by building platforms to celebrate their craft(s) and entrepreneurial initiatives, and by introducing art-filled, empowering experiences for the benefit of the general public.
